Live and Work in Maine

Thrilled for our upcoming Talent Attraction Network (TAN) event at Unum focused on Skills-Based Hiring & Talent Practices. TAN events are for individuals tasked with talent attraction/retention, hiring, and learning and development at their employer. We'll feature Karen Bradbury, VP of Learning and Development at UNUM, Kaylyn O'Brien, EdD, Sr. Mgr, Talent Management at WEX, and Courtney Berkholtz, PhD, MBA, founder and people operations consultant. It will be an afternoon of learning and connecting. Reserve your spot below! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g9FuM9bX

Are any Maine businesses, community organizations, grad schools, or training programs looking to hire talent from some of the best colleges in New England and beyond? This weekend (Oct. 19-20) Maine Ultimate is hosting one of the largest college tournaments in the country in South Portland, Maine! Over 2000 student-athletes will be in attendance...so we are tabling to recruit people to live and work in Maine! Join us as an exhibitor on Saturday, Oct. 19th! 💫 We are excited to partner with Maine Ultimate on the "DISCover Careers & Community" area which allows students to learn about Maine's career opportunities and the community at large. Reach out to Katie Shorey or visit the link below to sign up. There are only a few spots left! https://lnkd.in/gqRJXk-u

Are you tasked with recruiting, hiring and talent attraction at your employer? Join Live and Work in Maine for our next Talent Attraction Network event on November 20th at Unum. We'll be focusing on Skills-Based Hiring and Talent Practices. You can RSVP using this link: https://lnkd.in/eFNStffV

As Maine's premier staffing and recruiting company, we've received many questions over the last 30 years. One question we often receive is about what resources are available for job seekers. The answer to this one is pretty simple. Working with a firm like ProSearch, or taking advantage of the networking events hosted by Live and Work in Maine are essential for new Mainers to find meaningful career opportunities. #Prosearch #Maine #LiveandWorkinMaine #LetsGetToWork #FAQ #CareerDevelopment

Join Maine Venture Fund for the Maine Startup Challenge on November 13th! This is a business plan competition with four tiers (K-8, High School, College, and Open) to encourage entrepreneurial thinking across all ages. The top two ideas in each tier win cash prizes! To learn more and find lesson plans and templates: https://lnkd.in/g4GYXdc8 Application opens on October 7th, and the deadline to apply is Friday, October 25th. 

INTRODUCING THE WELCOME HOME BLEND! 🦞🌲🫎🏡 We’ve partnered with Wicked Joe Organic Coffees to brew up more than just your morning coffee—it’s a reminder of how lucky we are to call Maine home. For those who haven’t yet discovered the greatness of our state, we’re here to wake them up—one cup at a time.   Every bag you purchase supports Maine’s communities by helping to attract and retain talent, create welcoming events, and boost local industries.   SHOP NOW! https://lnkd.in/ej-BzS7K

Rising Professionals in Maine, get ready to connect and elevate your career at Magnetize Maine! Join us next Friday, September 13th, for an inspiring day that showcases professional development on relevant topics, with incredible speakers and presenters; all while showcasing the Lewiston Auburn region.

Register today for this year’s Magnetize Maine Summit being hosted at the Franco Center in Lewiston and Central Maine Community College in Auburn on Friday, September 13th! We are very excited to be part of this important event. Magnetize Maine is a joint collaboration between the Realize Maine Network and the Maine Development Foundation, which provides quality programming geared towards recruiting, educating and retaining our next generation of Maine business leaders. The theme of this year’s summit is Resilience as a Foundation for Success: Empowering Rising Professionals. Magnetize Maine is designed to promote discussions about what it takes to attract top level talent to our workforce, how employers can best support team members from diverse backgrounds, and ways rising professionals can effectively incorporate a resilient mindset to achieve success. Interested in attending this incredible day-long conference, focused on rising professionals? Register now for early pricing! Only $45. https://lnkd.in/eQYjSQ2V

Join us next week for a virtual panel discussion focused on best practices for cultivating a talent pipeline on campuses. We'll hear the campus/career services perspective (what they think would be helpful for students; how employers could engage better/differently with students, etc...) and some best practices from employers. RSVP at www.liveworkmaine.com/TAN

Join us for our next Talent Attraction Network (virtual) event on Wednesday, August 21st from 12-1pm. Hear from campus leaders and employers on best practices for cultivating a talent pipeline. Register at www.liveworkmaine.com/tan or using the link in comments.